Expect Frosty conditions at REI Frosty Freestyle
Thu, Jan 8, 2015 - By Mike Muha
The REI Frosty Freestyle and NordicSkiRacer.com Krazy Klassic will be the first regular Michigan Cup races of the new season, a season that has seen the cancelation of three races to date because of poor (or no) snow conditions. In fact, the Frosty Freestyle and Krazy Klassic races will run because of the extensive snow making equipment at the race venue, Huron Meadows Metropark. There have been more skiable days this season at Huron Meadows than most of the cross country ski trails in the Northern Lower Peninsula so far this winter because of the snow making.
This will not be the first time that the Frosty and Krazy Klassic have run on man-made snow. Twice before the races have been held on a kilometer-long loop. This year, the loop has been extended to a 2.25 kilometer loop. The new trail will feature an additional man-made hill.
Says Huron Meadows Nordic Director, Adam Haberkorn,
The course will total close to 1.5 miles, with two large areas to pass 3, 4 or even 5 skiers wide. It will also include a new hill with a quick but smooth elevation gain of about 35 feet. There will also be a hill bypass loop that is 250 ft longer and without the "weeeee" on the downhill.
We're expecting another several inches of natural snow before the race.
New course map for the 2015 REI Frosty Freestyle: a 2.25 kilometer loop.
REI Frosty Freestyle update: New start times
The "15k" REI Frosty Freestyle is a Michigan Cup senior race. You may either skate or classic ski the race - there are awards for both categories. Michigan Cup points are awarded for "freestyle" (combination of classic and skate results). Racers will ski 6 laps (13.5k).
The "5k" Frosty Race is be two laps on the 2.25k course, or 4.5k. This is a designated Michigan Cup junior points race. It is also part of the Michigan Cup Fun Race Series - adults racing the event will get 10 Michigan Cup points. You can skate or ski classic.
Schedule (NEW START TIMES)
Friday, Jan 9:
6:00pm - 8:00pm Preregistration at the Ann Arbor REI. Stop by and say HI!
Saturday, Jan 10:
8:00am - Registration opens
9:30am - Frosty Kids Race
10:30am - 15k REI Frosty Freestyle men's start
10:33am - 15k REI Frosty Freestyle women's start
Noon - 5k REI Frosty Freestyle men's start
We moved the 5k start to reduce potential contention on the course. Awards and food immediately after each race.
Frosty Freestyle Registration:
- $29 for pre-registered skiers, age 20+
- $39 day-of event registration, age 20+
- $15 for kids 12-19 (pre or day of)
- $10 kids under 11 (pre or day of)
- Registration form (PDF) or Online registration
More information at http://www.NordicSkiRacer.com/Frosty